Archives: Monthly Archives: March 2021
Unregulated Pumping May Lead to Loss of Groundwater in Louisiana
“Overpumping reduces the downward pressure exerted by the aquifer’s fresh water, giving seawater from the Gulf of Mexico room to move in and fill the void. Aquifers in other parts of the state are also dealing with saltwater intrusion, but the Chicot’s proximity to the coast exacerbates the problem here,” says Christine Kirchhoff. “You might […]
Stop AAPI Hate
Stop APPI Hate The following text is taken from https://stopaapihate.org/. Our communities stand united against racism. Hate against Asian American Pacific Islander communities has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we can stop it. Read more here.
#IAMNOTAVIRUS
#IAMNOTAVIRUS The following text is taken from https://www.iamnotavirus.info/. The University of Connecticut’s Asian and Asian American Studies Institute has partnered with the #IAMNOTAVIRUS campaign and the Asian American Literary Review to provide students with this Mental Health Workbook. Taking inspiration from the AALR’s Open in Emergency project, this workbook serves as an introduction to making […]
Dr. Maria Chrysochoou Recognized for Transformative Education Efforts
In January 2021, the Sustainable Global Cities Initiative (SGCI) released a report titled UConn Engagement in the City to celebrate the engagement and teaching activities of SGCI Faculty Affiliates. The report commemorates activities related to Community and Public Engagement, Professional Engagement and Recognition, and Innovative Teaching. Dr. Maria Chrysochoou was featured for her activities related to the Connecticut […]
The Higher Education Anti-Racist Teaching Podcast
The Higher Education Anti-Racist Teaching (H.E.A.R.T.) Podcast The following text is taken from https://cetl.uconn.edu/anti-racist-heart-podcast/. In this series of podcasts, we explore what antiracist teaching in higher education is, what it entails, what challenges educators face, and any advice our guests can give our audience in their antiracist teaching journey. The podcasts are co-hosted by Dr. […]
On Becoming an Anti-Racist University
Principles and recommendations for universities from Black Engineering faculty The following text is from https://blackinengineering.org/action-item-list/. July 15, 2020 In 2018, Prof. Ibram X. Kendi laid out a vision for an anti-racist America [1]. As Black faculty — who dedicate our livelihoods to university systems that are not “designed with us in mind;” who daily […]
